A Rare Look Into the Lives of North Koreans

Few Westerners have spent as much time in North Korea as National Geographic photographer David Guttenfelder, and no Western photographer has had better access to one of the world's most secretive countries. Working for the Associated Press in Pyongyang, North Korea, Guttenfelder has made more than 40 trips to the country over the years, documenting the lives of North Koreans and revealing candid moments from within a country that carefully manages the images it reveals to the world. Guttenfelder takes to the stage to share stories and photos from his time in North Korea.

The National Geographic Live series brings thought-provoking presentations by today’s leading explorers, scientists, photographers, and performing artists right to you. Each presentation is filmed in front of a live audience at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C.

A Rare Look Into the Lives of North Koreans

Few Westerners have spent as much time in North Korea as National Geographic photographer David Guttenfelder, and no Western photographer has had better access to one of the world's most secretive countries. Working for the Associated Press in Pyongyang, North Korea, Guttenfelder has made more than 40 trips to the country over the years, documenting the lives of North Koreans and revealing candid moments from within a country that carefully manages the images it reveals to the world. Guttenfelder takes to the stage to share stories and photos from his time in North Korea.

The National Geographic Live series brings thought-provoking presentations by today’s leading explorers, scientists, photographers, and performing artists right to you. Each presentation is filmed in front of a live audience at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C.